'''Confidor''' is a systemic insectside available from [http://www.yates.co.nz/ Yates] that is used to kill sucking insects such as [[aphid|aphids]], [[mealy bug|mealy bugs]], [[scale]], [[whitefly]] and [[thrips]].
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'''Confidor''' is a systemic insectside available from [http://www.yates.co.nz/ Yates] in New Zealand that is used to kill sucking insects such as [[aphid|aphids]], [[mealy bug|mealy bugs]], [[scale]], [[whitefly]] and [[thrips]].
It is claimed to be soft on predatory animals such as [[ladybird|ladybirds]] and [[hover fly|hover flies]].
It is claimed to be soft on predatory animals such as [[ladybird|ladybirds]] and [[hover fly|hover flies]].
==Directions==
==Directions==
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Spray onto infected plants, ensuring a good coverage of both tops and undersides of leaves.
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Spray onto infected plants, ensuring a good coverage of both tops and undersides of leaves. A repeated spraying after 8-10 days is recommended.